By Philip Haldiman | YourValley
In this edition of Get to Know the Candidates, Peoria Independent asks the city council candidates about the three most important issues they believe Peoria is facing.Incumbent Vickie Hunt and newcomer Jennifer Crawford are facing off to represent the Acacia District.
The Peoria Independent will be hosting candidate forums to learn more about where candidates stand on specific issues that affect residents.
But first, residents can gain some insight as to who the candidates are through a questionnaire the Independent sent out to those in competitive races.
Learn more about the council candidates’ top issues and get to better know your possible future representatives.
Vicki Hunt
What do you believe are the three most important issues facing the city of Peoria?
I am the only candidate with experience in understanding the needs of our unique community and can balance our local priorities while ensuring that the city as a whole remains safe and economically successful. I have a proven track record of accomplishments on the key issues facing Peoria:
- Supporting Public Safety – During my time on council, we enhanced the successful community paramedicine program, added Rescue 194 bringing a total of five ambulances to Peoria, and invested in body cameras for all police officers. We also secured new vehicles and equipment for public safety, code enforcement and parks personnel. In addition, we added School Resource Officers, launched a dedicated homeless outreach effort, and added a misdemeanor repeat offender program. I am committed to ensuring that public safety have the resources they need to keep our community safe and am proud to be endorsed by the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona. As soon as we have the manpower in our police department, I will work to re-establish our neighborhood policing.
